The Gerber Folding Spade is the finest folding shovel available, being the only one approved for use by NATO. Its the lightest, strongest, most compact spade ever produced. Gerbers Folding Spade folds down into a compact package and stores in its own rugged sheath for easy transport. This makes it ideal for tossing in a pack, under the car seat, in a boat, or anywhere space is limited.